I can't say enough good things about the inclusivity of this school, the strong academics, the…read morewhole-kid learning, and the overall culture of positivity and celebration. We moved to the Seattle area from out of state just as my son was ready to start 6th grade/middle school. What a hard time to ask a kid to leave his lifelong friends and start at a new school. He had also really disliked school for the last couple of years. Wow, what a wonderful culture change it was to arrive at JDS. My son now tells me that he likes school, "because we do things. We do projects and make things." I've always known he was smart and, in previous years, it was hard to hear him say that he hated math. Now, he is doing GREAT in math. He is proud of his progress and proud of his grades. He feels safe enough socially to try basketball and the school pay. He is a happy guy at JDS and I'm a JDS fan.

My son joined JDS as a sixth grader, after attending public elementary school. We were first drawn…read morein by its educational philosophy rather than because we were specifically looking for a Jewish education, and we have been very happy there. A few things that have worked well for my son: - Much more personalized attention and learning at his level. He was able to up-level in classes where he had capabilities and has gotten more support where he needed it. This was a very welcome change to public school where he always felt like things were too hard or too easy. If there is a concern, teachers are very responsive. - The inquiry based teaching method has been so great for him. It seems as though they learn with more depth and interest. The teachers have more freedom to adapt to the needs and interests of the class vs having a set curriculum that they are required to deliver. - The community is very tightknit and welcoming. Though the classes are small, but they build community and social connections across grades, and there are lots of chances for parent connection if you want it (and it's okay if you don't) The school is welcoming to both Jewish and non-Jewish families. My son has fit in well despite not knowing much about Judaism before joining this community. He really enjoys the Jewish Studies class where he learns about Jewish history and values within a broader context. For example my son's current unit is about The Universals of Culture. An excerpt from the newsletter described "Students learned about Greek and Roman art, burial practices of the ancient Sumerians, the development of cuneiform writing, the economy of Ancient China and how we celebrate holidays develops using The Fourth of July as an example". They then used that along with Jewish readings as background for a project where they build a culture of their own. It's been super engaging, and thought-provoking.

Honestly one of the best high school experiences available. Staff are approachable, caring,…read morerespectful, and invested in their students. The new buildings foster a unique educational environment, and integrate well with BSD's 1-to-1 Laptop initiative. The number of unique tech and career prep experiences--along with AP and other rigorous courses--help prepare students for life after high school. With a robust extracurricular experience, students can get involved with the school and community in any number of ways. Most impressive, however, is the sense of belonging and safety I felt at SHS while attending--which many graduates can also attest to. I know writing reviews of schools is a little weird, but I figured SHS has definitely earned its 5 stars.

This is possibly the worst lunch I have ever had. The fries were the wrong color, the apple was…read morerotten and the milk CARTON!!!!!!!! wouldn't open. All in all this is most likely the worst lunch I have ever had and I am not sure if I have some random disease or not.

Our daughter has been at ECS since 1st grade and is now in 2nd. She's built such strong bonds with…read moreher classmates, and we've seen how much those friendships actually help her in the classroom. When they hit tough topics--like some of the more advanced math concepts--having that supportive group of friends keeps her motivated and makes the challenges feel much more manageable. We also really value how the school handles social growth. When a conflict came up, the teachers and the principal didn't just 'fix' it; they helped her develop a real strategy for resolution and taught her how to navigate things in the future. It gave her so much confidence. Most importantly, we love that the school is centered on God and faith. Seeing her so excited to talk about Jesus after chapel is a huge blessing to our family. It's a wonderful, supportive community and we're so glad to be part of it.

Our three children have been attending since 2020, and we couldn't be happier with the experience…read more ECS has nurtured not only their academic growth but also their character, and we're truly grateful for the school's impact on their lives. Although located in Bellevue, the ECS community is refreshingly down-to-earth and welcoming. As a parent, I deeply appreciate the teachers' attention to detail and commitment to each student's success. For example, if a second assignment is missed, teachers proactively reach out and keep us informed about our child's progress. Each of our children is known and valued as an individual. They are seen, supported, and encouraged in their own unique ways. ECS is a special place--what we lovingly call "God's little school on the hill." I hope it continues to thrive and bless families in our community for many years to come.

School pretty good i guess some kid are pretty mean not gonna lie but like its the closest school…read moreto my house so like ya i give it like a 4

heaven. i attended this school from pre-k up until 3rd grade and it was the best school ever. i…read moremade so many friends and so many memories and every day was a good day. i now have PTSD because in 3rd grade i was criticized by some teachers for having special needs and was sent to a crappy public school against my will that was absolute hell and i also got PTSD from that school. so i have trauma from being practically abused by being transferred to a terrible school against my will but it was worth it

To recommend DWs post from 10 years ago - this is statement is still accurate in 2025…read more This school is fine for easy-going kids who would do well anywhere. They absolutely do not focus at all on the social or emotional development of the children. Any and all problems are considered the parent's problem to fix. They also hire teachers with no secondary education background, and have no business calling themselves a dual accredited school when they can't support a class structure - it's chaos in there

I love this school. The staff are PHENOMENAL, administrators WONDERFUL, office staff THE ABSOLUTE…read moreBEST. The kids have a lot of attention and earnest instruction. Community is built here. You can trust your kids are being taught well and in a safe environment. Recommend !

oh my god where do I even start with this school. half of the teachers are infuriating passive…read moreaggressive ogres, the walls always look like there's shit smeared all over them, the project based learning system is complete bullshit and just a sad excuse to let teachers give you tons of completely irrelevant and random OneNote pages (onenote is the literal worst app on the planet for work) with no time at all to complete them, the bathrooms smell disgusting and look awful 24/7, the school lunches are so bad you could literally get a more well-rounded meal by licking the floor of a gas station, unless you're diagnosed with like 5 different disorders, you're treated like garbage and pretended like you don't exist by the teachers, the head staff never respond to important emails whether it be from a student or a parent, the shitty ai and plagiarism detector (Turnitin) will accuse you of plagiarizing half of your essay from some random university of Florida article from 15 years ago, the mandatory biannual testing for math and LA (I-ready) is so frustrating and impossible to use it just makes you zone out and click random buttons until it's over (which gets you in trouble), and the fact that every single teacher has a completely different system for OneNote, pages turning in assignment, and redoing assignments makes this school the BOTTOM choice if you have any other options. Don't listen to the positive reviews, don't listen to the happy prancey little website pages, I don't know what they were on when they made them. IF YOU HAVE ANY CHOICE AT ALL IN WHAT SCHOOL TO GO TO, DON'T GO HERE, KICK AND SCREAM AS MUCH AS YOU CAN TO GET AWAY! THIS IS 100% SERIOUS

School is great! Staff are kind and helpful for my daughter and other students and is helpful for…read moregrowth and making plans to work together overcoming challenges!

The teachers are very friendly and helpful. The building is old but the staff is very helpful and…read morefriendly. My son loves this school.

Pretty mid not going to lie…read more My experience was amazing up until 2020 when COVID-19 hit. After juggling around principles, everything has just lost its joy. St. Louise has taken most of the fun out of learning and has made school life less enjoyable.

We love the personalized attention and supportive environment at this school. The teachers…read moregenuinely care about each student's growth, both academically and personally. My son thrives here and is always excited to learn!